Bullpup

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TwoStrike
Sergeant First Class
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Aug 27, 2007 1:40 pm

I've heard the term "bullpup" used several times. What does it mean?

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Osiris5432
Lieutenant Colonel
Points: 360
Aug 27, 2007 8:03 pm

the Magazine is behind the trigger asembly as with the the Styer AUG and the LA85
gunlover_dhadz
Lieutenant Colonel
Points: 266
Aug 27, 2007 9:56 pm

in addition to "bullpup", it is a firearm configuration in which the action (or mechanism) and magazine are located behind the trigger. This increases the barrel length relative to the overall weapon length, permitting shorter weapons for the same barrel length, saving weight and increasing maneuverability. It alternatively allows for longer barrels on weapons of the same length, improving trajectory and effective range.